Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Teachers College , New York, NY
Major: Instructional Technology and Media, Candidate for Doctorate in Education Degree, May 2010
G.P.A. : 4.0/4.0
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, Center for Advanced Digital Applications, New York, NY
Major: Digital Imaging and Design, Masters of Science Degree, December 2002
G.P.A. : 3.6/4.0
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Moore School of Engineering and Applied Science, Philadelphia, PA
Major: Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree, May 2000
G.P.A. : 3.1/4.0
Professional Experience
UNICAST, New York, NY
Flash Engineer June 2009 – Present
Responsible for the design, development and conversion of rich media assets served in the Unicast Ad Platform. Ensure quality creative conversions and timely delivery of all campaigns and that ads meet publisher specifications. Provide sales with creative consultation and support on new campaigns.
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bayside, NY
Multimedia Designer / Higher Education Assistant May 2005 – Present
Create multimedia, web and print designs for use by the college. Train faculty and staff on various graphics, presentation, and educational software. Direct teams of technology student interns on projects.
SESAME WORKSHOP, New York, NY
Flash Developer February 2008 – March 2009
Program new online games for Sesame Workshop's website using Adobe Flash's ActionScript 3. Edit and update legacy games written in ActionScript 2. Provide technical and graphical assistance on various multimedia related projects for other Sesame Workshop related brands.
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE, NewYork, NY
Graphic Design Consultant October 2003 – March 2006
Created eLearning animation tools and CD-ROMs for the institute’s different programs. Developed an interactive multimedia game pilot for use in forensics science educational program. Designed their 20 th year online showcase.
BERLIN PRODUCTIONS, White Plains, NY
Creative Director, Multimedia March 2004 – February 2005
Developed multimedia for use on CD-ROMs, web sites, and video using 3D, 2D, web, and video editing programs. Maintained client’s network servers and assisted with maintenance of office computer network.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NewYork, NY
Graphic Design Consultant February 2003 – August 2003
Created 2D and 3D medical animations for use in educational tools and presentations for breast cancer patients.
AMC COMPUTER CORPORATION, New York, NY
Creative Director / Application Specialist October 2000 - May 2001
Developed corporate graphics and online interactive multimedia tools to be used in business reports, advertisements, sales aids, and presentations. Trained clients in WindowsOffice and graphics software.
MOBERG RESEARCH, Moberg Multimedia, Ambler, PA
3D Artist May 1999 - Dec 1999
Created 3D models and animations of new medical technological devices to be used as educational aids and presentations. Provided assistance with design of company webpage.
Research Experience
CENTER FOR ADVANCED DIGITAL APPLICATION , New York, NY
Ayiti: Land of Art September 2002– December 2002
Graduate Thesis Researcher: Designed, modeled and animated flythrough 3D scenes inspired by Haitian art and paintings.
W.E.B. DUBOIS COLLEGE HOUSE, Philadelphia, PA
Ase Saturday Academy September 1999 – May 2000
Researcher / Technology Course Lead Instructor: Researched various methods, strategies, and ideologies for teaching junior high school African American students. Designed and implemented a technology course for local West Philadelphia junior high school students.
GENERAL ROBOTICS & ACTIVE SENSORY PERCEPTION LABORATORY, Philadelphia, PA
Modular Robotic Locomotion System January 1999 – January 2000
Researcher: Designed and built a robotic locomotion system that allows for several different tasks to be performed from different combinations and configurations of its modules.
CENTER FOR HUMAN MODELING AND SIMULATION, Philadelphia, PA
Educational Fantasy May 1999 - June 2000
Researcher: Designed and developed interactive 3D computer games and animations using 3DS Max and VRML.
THE MORGAN FINE ARTS BUILDING, Philadelphia, PA
Creation and Development of a Multimedia System January 1999 – May 1999
Researcher: Created a fictional superhero character named Ogoun, and presented him using online, video, and audio multimedia tools. Modeled a prototype toy of Ogoun using Pro-Engineer and created the physical prototype using a Fused Deposition Modeling machine.
GENERAL ROBOTICS & ACTIVE SENSORY PERCEPTION LABORATORY, Philadelphia, PA
Development of a Robotic Manipulator to Assist Disabled Children May 1997 – August 1998
Researcher: Designed and built a wheelchair mounted remote controlled arm-type manipulator for use by paraplegics during a Gateway Engineering Concurrent Design and Manufacturing project involving The Cooper Union, Drexel University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Ohio State University.
Teaching Experience
QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Bayside, NY
Workshop Instructor
Macromedia Contribute Faculty Workshops (University Faculty), Fall 2006
Be Safe on the Internet (University Alumni and Faculty), Fall 2006
Introduction to E-portfolios (Undergraduate Students), Summer 2006
Macromedia Contribute Faculty Workshops (University Faculty), Spring 2006
Macromedia Contribute Faculty Workshops (University Faculty), Fall 2005
VAUGHN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS, Queens, NY
Adjunct Professor
Design, Drawing, & Aesthetics (Undergraduate), Spring 2003
3D Animation with 3DStudio Max (Undergraduate), Spring 2003
Intermediate Adobe Photoshop (Undergraduate), Spring 2003
Introduction to 3DStudio Max (Undergraduate), Fall 2002
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Undergraduate), Fall 2002
Introduction to Macromedia Flash (Undergraduate), Fall 2002
Design, Drawing, & Aesthetics (Undergraduate), Spring 2002
PELHAM FRITZ RECREATION CENTER, Harlem, NY
Course Instructor
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Community), Summer 2002
Introduction to HTML (Community), Summer 2002
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Community), Spring 2002
Introduction to HTML (Community), Spring 2002
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK, New York , NY
Workshop Instructor
Microsoft Outlook Professional Workshops (Professional), Winter 2001
ASE SATURDAY ACADEMY, Philadelphia, PA
Lead Technology Course Instructor
Introduction to HTML (Junior High School), Spring 2001
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (Junior High School), Spring 2000
Introduction to HTML (Junior High School), Fall 1999
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, PA
Coach (Tutor)
Calculus II (Undergraduate), Spring 2000
Physics I (Undergraduate), Fall 1999
Calculus I (Undergraduate), Fall 1999
Calculus II (Undergraduate), Spring 1999
Calculus I (Undergraduate), Fall 1998
Computer Skills
● Languages: X/HTML, ActionScript, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, VRML, C/C++, JAVA
● SGI/PC/Mac: Windows, MacOS, UNIX, PhotoShop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Premiere, AfterEffects, Streaming Media, BBEdit, Flash, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Subversion, Podcasting, Networking, TCP/IP, PageMaker, Quark, Painter, Director, DVD Studio Pro, Quicktime Pro, Swift3D, Pro-Tools, RealProducer, Peak DV, Final Cut Pro, SoundForge, Flint
● 3D/CAD: 3D Studio Max, Character Studio, LightWave 3D, Maya, Softimage/XSI, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, Pro-Render, Pro-Manufacture, Algor
Honors & Activities: 2000 Sol Feinstone Undergraduate Award, Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar, National Science Foundation SUNFEST Researcher, Mr. Penn Bodybuilding Champion, Varsity Track & Field, President of Dessalines Haitian Students Association, Vice President of National Society of Black Engineers
Conferences and Invited Presentations
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA May 2000
Greater Philadelphia Region Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
Research Symposium and Mentoring Conference for the New Millennium
Group Presenter: Creation and Development of a Multimedia System
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia PA August 1999
Summer Undergraduate Fellowship in Sensor Technologies Symposium
Group Presenter: Modular Robotic Locomotion System
DREXEL UNIVERSITY, Philadelphia, PA May 1998
Gateway Engineering Concurrent Design and Manufacturing Project
Group Presenter: Development of a Robotic Manipulator to Assist Disabled Children
THE COOPER UNION, New York, NY December 1997
Gateway Engineering Concurrent Design and Manufacturing Phase I Project Design Competition
Group Presenter: University of Pennsylvania’s Robotic Arm-Type Manipulator Prototype Design
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia PA August 97, 98, 99
National Science Foundation Alliance for Minority Participation Annual Presentations
Group Presenter: Creation and Development of a Multimedia System August 1999
Presenter: Development of a Robotic Manipulator to Assist Disabled Children August 1998
Presenter: Analysis and Synthesis of an Arm-Type Manipulator August 1997
Fellowships, Grants, Awards, and Accomplishments
University of Pennsylvania ’s Sol Feinstone Undergraduate Award 2000
University of Pennsylvania ’s National Society of Black Engineers Senior Award 2000
Philadelphia ’s Alliance for Minority Participation Excellence Award 2000
Board Advisor, Dessalines Haitian Students Association 1999-2000
Summer Undergraduate Fellowship in Sensor Technologies 1999
2 nd Prize Award, NSF/AMP Summer Undergraduate Research Program Presentations 1999
President, Dessalines Haitian Students Association 1998-1999
Vice President, University of Pennsylvania’s National Society of Black Engineers Chapter 1998-1999
Mr. Penn Bodybuilding Champion 1998
1 st place, Gateway Engineering Concurrent Design and Manufacturing Prototype Design Competition 1998
Alliance for Minority Participation Scholar 1997-2000
National Science Foundation Researcher 1997-1999
Vice President, Dessalines Haitian Students Association 1997-1998
2 nd place, Mr. Penn Bodybuilding Competition 1997
Varsity Track & Field 1996-1998
W.E.B. Dubois College House Jesse Owens Award for Best Male Athlete in University Sporting Event 1996-1997
Afro-American Studies Program Summer Institute Scholar 1996
French National Honor Society 1996
Manhattan College Spiked Shoe Club’s Tyrone S. Pannell Outstanding Senior C.H.S.A.A. Hurdler Award 1996
2 nd Place 55mm Hurdler, New York State Indoor Track & Field Championships 1996
Publications
Degand, Darnel. 1999. “Modular Robotic Locomotion Systems” SUNFEST 1999 Technical Report TR-CST10SEP99
Hooper, Don P. and Degand, Darnel (Illustrations). 2006. “Coomacka Island: The Story of Spider & Ant”
Trafford Publishing
Hooper, Don P. and Degand, Darnel (Illustrations). 2006. “Coomacka Island: Anansi Jr. and the Mango Truck ”
Trafford Publishing
Education Related Technology Projects
COOMACKA ISLAND
“Anansi Jr. and the Mango Truck” (2006)
http://www.coomacka.com
This story plays as a read-along Afro-Caribbean themed interactive storybook for children. It is the second in the Coomacka Island series and is available in two parts on the official Coomacka Island website.
ASE ACADEMY WEBSITE
Official Website Redesign (2006)
http://www.aseacademy.org
This website provides information on a Saturday School program located in West Philadelphia. The website was redesigned and given a more contemporary look.
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE (ISOF)
Curriculum Sampler CD-ROM (2006)
This multimedia CD-Rom provides information on the Science on Patrol program curriculum. Samples of each Crime Scene and the Science Lesson plans are included on the CD-ROM for viewing.
COOMACKA ISLAND
“Spider & Ant” (2005)
http://www.coomacka.com
This multimedia CD-ROM plays a read-along Afro-Caribbean themed interactive storybook for children. The story is also available in two parts on the official Coomacka Island website.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY CLASS REINFORCEMENT
Self Paced Class Reinforcement for Physics 279: Crystal Structure and X-Ray Diffraction (2005)
http://www.darneldegand.com/hutest/
This multimedia tool was created as an introduction to X-Ray diffraction. It provides several examples of cubic lattice planes, provides illustrations of 3D crystal structures and unit cell lattice geometries and helps students understand lattice plane designations using Miller indices.
LION’S STORY
“African American Student’s Guide to Excellence in College” Website (2005)
http://www.lionsstory.org/excellence
This website is an online supplement to the guide that has been described as "a comprehensive academic and lifestyle guide, preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges.”
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE (ISOF)
Science on Patrol CD-ROM (2005)
This CD-ROM includes a movie clip of some of the activities performed during the program, an interactive map showing various locations of the SOP program through-out New York City, and samples of the lesson plan reinforcements distributed to each participant.
NORTHWOOD APPOLD COMMUNITY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (NACA)
NACA Official Website (2005)
http://www.nacacad.org
This website provides information on this Charter School located in Baltimore, Maryland.
LION’S STORY
Official Website & Logo (2005)
http://www.lionsstory.org
The logo and website were created to provide information on this multi-disciplinary research and development group. Lion’s Story uses culturally relevant knowledge and creative approaches to provide innovative educational opportunities for African-American youth and families.
AKIL’S WORLD
“We’re Playing Basketball” (2004)
This animated story teaches youths about family values and the importance of mentors.
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE (ISOF)
“Critical Review of Howard University’s NETS.Work Projects” (2004)
This paper outlines the goals and accomplishments of six Howard University projects along with suggestions as to how each project can be improved through the effective use of new technologies.
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE (ISOF)
20 th Year Projects Showcase (2004)
This multimedia showcase displays select projects and programs from ISOF’s past 20 years.
INSTITUTE FOR SCHOOLS OF THE FUTURE (ISOF)
Science on Patrol Game Pilot (2004)
This game pilot was created as a fun way to help students learn about forensic science.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS (NYU/AES)
Post-Operative Drain Care for Breast Cancer Patients (2003)
This CD-ROM includes visuals and animations developed to help breast cancer patients learn how to care for their Hemovac and Jackson Pratt Drains.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
College House Computing Student Guide Images (2003)
Created 14 images about various computer related topics including data management, networking, firewalls and computer maintenance to be used in the College House Computing Student guide.
SANT TWA TI FLE
Haitian School’s Official Information and Donation Website (2005-present)
Work in Progress
This website will provide information on this school located in Petit-Goave, Haiti.
COOMACKA ISLAND
“Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy ” (2006-present)
Work in Progress
This story plays as a read-along Afro-Caribbean themed interactive storybook for children. It is the second in the Coomacka Island series and is available in two parts on the official Coomacka Island website.
Activities
ASE ACADEMY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board Member (2003-present)
AVNI Productions
Founder (2000-present)
NEW YORK COMPUTER ACTION NOW
Member (2001-2003)
BLACKOUT ARTS COLLECTIVE
Member (2001-2002)
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